Memorial Mile

Boardman, Ohio

May 31, 1999                                                     

by Phil Pillin

This ninth annual event was run in great weather conditions and the two heats allowed both the elite and citizen runners to have a fast race on a normally traffic congested Rt.224. Last years runner up, Brad Hunt of Kent, proved to be the fastest this year out running former Mount Union All American and current PUMA runner Dave Cooper, who was coming off of a 3:48 win at the Big Boy Mile in Wheeling WV the Friday evening before this race. Paul Carter was third, and two former Bowling Green runners, Todd Black and Craig Nieset, rounded out the top five.

Former Univ. of Toledo runner, Theresa Maria traveled from Toledo to take the top woman’s money spot. Amy Schukert, Allegheny College All American, competed as an open athlete for the first time to place second. Former Y.S. U. runner Laura Thomas was third. Carl Hubel dueled last year’s winner Dave Blankenship to take the masters men’s crown. PUMA/Team Jock Stop’s Penny Felger continued to dominate on the women’s masters side.

After the race, the 260 runners enjoyed a pasta dinner from the Ground Round PowerBars, and chances to win random prizes. This year's race was sponsored by The Jock Stop, DeBartolo Corporation, Armstrong Cable, and other local businesses, which without, this race would not be possible.

MALE OVERALL

Brad Hunt 4:03

Dave Cooper 4:07

Paul Carter 4:09

Todd Black 4:13

Craig Nieset 4:15

FEMALE OVERALL

Theresa Maria 4:50

Amy Schukert 5:05

Laura Thomas 5:22

Lori Ruggles 5:27

Liz Witowski 5:27

MALE MASTERS

1. Carl Hubel 4:34

Dave Blankenship 4:36

FEMALE MASTERS

1. Penny Felger 5:51

2.  Natalie Andrews 5:33

8 and under male

Kevin McCulloch 7:20

Dan Tomko 7:28

Tom Garwig 8:37

9 to 11 male

Joey Blinsky 6:11

Bryan Benidict 6:20

Brad Benidict 6:26

12 to 14 male

Mike Noll 5:24

Richie Schuler 5:25

R.J. Holmes 5:32

15 to 18 male

James Barry 4:35

Andrew Frum 4:35

19 to 24 male

Mark Brady 4:17

25 to 29 male

Rick Kattour

30 to 34 male

Nick DePinto 4:29

35 to 39 male

Mike Monstwil 5:00

40 to 44 male

Jim Wilhelm 4:36

45 to 49 male

George Bolinger 5:02

50 to 54 male

George Pavhl 4:51

55 to 59 male

John Gilkey 5:26

60 to 64 male

Ron Posey 6:39

65 and over male

Ralph Copper 6:16

8 and under female

Lauren Shivers 7:39

Sarah Duncan 8:20

Elizabeth Shivers 8:34

9 to 11 female

Katie Nentwick 6:27

Mackanzie Burkhardt 7:45

Carrie Maurikis 7:45

12 to 14 female

Nicole Cantalope 5:26

Colleen Moran 6:14

Kendra Nissley 6:33

15 to 18 female

Suzanne Andrews 5:33

Gina Mavrikis 5:53

25 to 29 female

Michele Shelton 7:12

30 to 34 female

Christine Portfors 5:29

35 to 39 female

Susan Borawski 5:34

40 to 44 female

1. Debra Witowski 6:17

45 to 49 female

1. Cindy Grimm 5:54